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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP REPORTS OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER, CONTINUED RESERVE BUILD AND MAINTAINS QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
New Canaan, CT – July 28, 2020 – Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $1.2 million, or $0.16 per share, for the second quarter of 2020, versus $5.6 million, or $0.71 per share, for the same period in 2019. The decline in net income was largely driven by an increase in the loan loss provision due to increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.14 per share cash dividend, payable August 24, 2020 to shareholders of record on August 14, 2020.
We recommend reading this earnings release in conjunction with the Second Quarter 2020 Investor Presentation, located at http://investor.mybankwell.com/Presentations and included as an exhibit to our July 28, 2020 Current Report on Form 8-K, for further details regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial results.
Notes Bankwell Financial Group President and CEO, Christopher R. Gruseke:
"I am thankful for our employees’ exemplary performance during this pandemic. We have performed our role as an essential service provider with the utmost sense of purpose, and have continued to assist our customers and our communities in a meaningful way. Our performance metrics, after adjusting for various COVID-19 related items, highlight a solid foundation for profitability and growth. On the credit side, our loan deferral population stood at approximately 22% as of June 30th. Although the course of our national crisis will be uncertain, I am happy to note that loans on deferral are expected to drop to below 10% during the third quarter."
Second Quarter 2020 Highlights:
Second quarter provision for loan losses totaled $3.0 million, which included an additional reserve build of $4.9 million related to increased risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase was partially offset by changes in the loan portfolio composition and growth.
The allowance for loan losses was $19.7 million and represents 1.22% of total loans as of June 30, 2020, compared to an allowance for loan losses of $13.5 million, representing 0.84% of total loans as of December 31, 2019.
Funded 381 Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans for a total of $60.4 million.
Granted COVID-19 related deferrals on loans (excluding SBA loans which are paid for 6 months by the SBA on behalf of borrowers) totaling $339.9 million. Further detail regarding COVID-19 related loan deferrals is included in the Second Quarter 2020 Investor Presentation.
Total deposits were $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020 compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2019, primarily reflecting a temporary increase in short term time deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity.
Noninterest bearing deposits increased 12% at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019.
The loan-to-deposit ratio for the Bank was 99.2% at June 30, 2020, reflecting the above-mentioned increase in deposits.
Total gross loans were $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020, increasing slightly when compared to December 31, 2019.
Investment securities totaled $100.6 million and represent 5% of total assets.
Total noninterest income was $0.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, or 4% of total revenue.
The tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share, as of June 30, 2020, were 8.21% and $21.70, respectively.

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Earnings and Performance
Revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income) for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 were $14.2 million, versus $14.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $28.6 million, versus $30.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in revenues was attributable to a decline in income from loan prepayments and the absence of loan sales during the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 when compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in revenues was also driven by lower loan yields as loans are re-priced in the current low interest rate environment. The decrease in revenues was partially offset by a decline in interest expense, driven by lower interest rates on deposits when compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was $1.2 million, versus $5.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $2.6 million, versus $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in net income for the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 when compared to the same periods in 2019 was largely driven by an increase in the provision for loan losses due to COVID-19 related loan loss reserves, an increase in noninterest expense and the aforementioned decline in revenues. The provision for loan losses related to COVID-19 totaled $4.9 million and $7.9 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.
Basic and diluted earnings per share were each $0.16 for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.71 each for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Basic and diluted earnings per share were each $0.33 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.36 and $1.35, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
The net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent basis) for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 was 2.81% and 3.07%, respectively. The net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 was 2.89% and 3.13%, respectively. The decrease in net interest margin for the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2020, when compared to the same periods in 2019, was primarily due to excess cash held at low interest rates to maintain a higher level of liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding the impact of additional liquidity and PPP loans, the net interest margin would increase approximately 21 basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Financial Condition
Assets totaled $2.0 billion at June 30, 2020, compared to assets of $1.9 billion at December 31, 2019. The increase in assets is primarily driven by an increase in cash and cash equivalents in order to maintain a higher level of liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross loans totaled $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020, an increase of $10.2 million compared to December 31, 2019. Deposits totaled $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020, compared to deposits of $1.5 billion at December 31, 2019. The increase in deposits was a result of a temporary increase in short term time deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity as well as an increase in noninterest bearing deposits as a result of our ongoing treasury management efforts.
Capital
Shareholders’ equity totaled $170.4 million as of June 30, 2020, a decrease of $12.0 million compared to December 31, 2019, primarily a result of a $12.2 million unfavorable impact to accumulated other comprehensive income driven by fair value marks related to hedge positions involving interest rate swaps, as well as dividends paid of $2.2 million and common stock repurchases of $1.0 million. The decrease was partially offset by net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 of $2.6 million. The marks on the interest rate swaps are driven by lower long term market interest rates in 2020 when compared to 2019. The Company's interest rate swaps are primarily used to hedge interest rate risk. The Company's current interest rate swap positions will cause a decrease to other comprehensive income in a falling interest rate environment and an increase in a rising interest rate environment. As of June 30, 2020, the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 8.21% and $21.70, respectively.
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About Bankwell Financial Group
Bankwell is a commercial bank that serves the banking needs of residents and businesses throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut. For more information about this press release, interested parties may contact Christopher R. Gruseke, President and Chief Executive Officer or Penko Ivanov, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bankwell Financial Group at (203) 652-0166.
For more information, visit www.mybankwell.com.
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements about the Company. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include, but are not limited to, increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, uncertain impacts of, or additional changes in, monetary, fiscal or tax policy to address the impact of COVID-19, prolonged measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 or premature easing of such containment measures, either of which could further exacerbate the effects on the Company’s business and results of operations, and legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and its subsidiaries are engaged.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to evaluating the Company's financial performance in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), management may evaluate certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as the efficiency ratio. A computation and reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures used for these purposes is contained in the accompanying Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures tables. We believe that providing certain non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with information useful in understanding our financial performance, our performance trends and financial position. For example, the Company believes that the efficiency ratio is useful in the assessment of financial performance, including noninterest expense control. The Company believes that tangible common equity and tangible book value per share are useful to evaluate the relative strength of the Company's capital position. We utilize these measures for internal planning and forecasting purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures and results, and we strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$201,380  $203,569  $78,051  $75,647  
Federal funds sold5,886  6,427  —  3,237  
Cash and cash equivalents207,266  209,996  78,051  78,884  
Investment securities
Marketable equity securities, at fair value2,195  2,289  2,118  2,090  
Available for sale investment securities, at fair value82,220  82,342  82,439  93,017  
Held to maturity investment securities, at amortized cost16,196  16,252  16,308  21,318  
Total investment securities100,611  100,883  100,865  116,425  
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $19,662, $16,686, $13,509, and $13,890 at June 30, 2020, March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019, and June 30, 2019, respectively)
1,590,995  1,602,146  1,588,840  1,551,620  
Other real estate owned180  —  —  1,217  
Accrued interest receivable6,774  5,867  5,959  6,165  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost7,835  6,507  7,475  7,475  
Premises and equipment, net27,177  27,835  28,522  29,060  
Bank-owned life insurance42,167  41,926  41,683  41,178  
Goodwill2,589  2,589  2,589  2,589  
Other intangible assets178  196  214  251  
Deferred income taxes, net11,352  10,009  5,788  5,596  
Other assets46,511  45,671  22,196  19,205  
Total assets$2,043,635  $2,053,625  $1,882,182  $1,859,665  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest bearing deposits$214,789  $168,448  $191,518  $161,704  
Interest bearing deposits1,405,175  1,512,684  1,300,385  1,316,027  
Total deposits1,619,964  1,681,132  1,491,903  1,477,731  
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank175,000  125,000  150,000  150,000  
Subordinated debentures25,233  25,220  25,207  25,181  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities53,078  52,059  32,675  29,813  
Total liabilities1,873,275  1,883,411  1,699,785  1,682,725  
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, no par value
120,381  119,953  120,589  120,064  
Retained earnings69,712  69,595  69,324  63,801  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(19,733) (19,334) (7,516) (6,925) 
Total shareholders’ equity170,360  170,214  182,397  176,940  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,043,635  $2,053,625  $1,882,182  $1,859,665  
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
For the Quarter EndedFor the Six Months Ended
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2019
Interest and dividend income
Interest and fees on loans$18,459  $18,985  $18,648  $19,540  $37,444  $39,636  
Interest and dividends on securities778  825  858  992  1,603  1,989  
Interest on cash and cash equivalents86  286  427  514  372  897  
Total interest and dividend income19,323  20,096  19,933  21,046  39,419  42,522  
Interest expense
Interest expense on deposits4,810  5,709  5,948  6,319  10,519  12,419  
Interest expense on borrowings876  1,101  1,103  1,132  1,977  2,235  
Total interest expense5,686  6,810  7,051  7,451  12,496  14,654  
Net interest income13,637  13,286  12,882  13,595  26,923  27,868  
Provision (credit) for loan losses2,999  3,185  310  (841) 6,184  (646) 
Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses10,638  10,101  12,572  14,436  20,739  28,514  
Noninterest income
Bank owned life insurance241  243  250  254  484  503  
Service charges and fees171  217  247  263  388  512  
Gains and fees from sales of loans—  —  382  617  —  706  
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities—  —  —  76  —  76  
Other165  612  169  126  777  847  
Total noninterest income577  1,072  1,048  1,336  1,649  2,644  
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits5,227  5,380  5,162  4,555  10,607  9,391  
Occupancy and equipment2,235  1,909  1,928  1,833  4,144  3,720  
Data processing493  536  499  551  1,029  1,063  
Professional services434  711  402  519  1,145  1,109  
Director fees287  295  224  215  582  404  
FDIC insurance283  70  —  76  353  199  
Marketing199  162  220  348  361  541  
Amortization of intangibles18  18  18  19  36  38  
Other546  578  771  639  1,124  1,265  
Total noninterest expense9,722  9,659  9,224  8,755  19,381  17,730  
Income before income tax expense1,493  1,514  4,396  7,017  3,007  13,428  
Income tax expense279  151  924  1,441  430  2,772  
Net income$1,214  $1,363  $3,472  $5,576  $2,577  $10,656  
Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic$0.16  $0.17  $0.44  $0.71  $0.33  $1.36  
Diluted$0.16  $0.17  $0.44  $0.71  $0.33  $1.35  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic7,715,094  7,750,135  7,745,227  7,773,466  7,732,615  7,766,999  
Diluted7,715,295  7,778,762  7,773,780  7,790,760  7,748,104  7,791,975  
Dividends per common share$0.14  $0.14  $0.13  $0.13  $0.28  $0.26  
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited)

For the Quarter EndedFor the Six Months Ended
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2019
Performance ratios:
Return on average assets(1)
0.23 %0.29 %0.73 %1.20 %0.26 %1.15 %
Return on average stockholders' equity(1)
2.82 %3.03 %7.68 %12.48 %2.92 %12.05 %
Return on average tangible common equity(1)
2.86 %3.07 %7.80 %12.68 %2.97 %12.24 %
Net interest margin2.81 %2.98 %2.92 %3.07 %2.89 %3.13 %
Efficiency ratio(2)
68.2 %67.1 %66.1 %58.6 %67.7 %58.0 %
Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans— %— %— %0.04 %— %0.06 %
Dividend payout ratio(3)
87.50 %82.35 %29.55 %18.31 %84.85 %19.26 %
(1)June 30, 2020 and March 31, 2020 performance ratios are negatively impacted by incremental COVID-19 related loan loss reserves totaling approximately $4.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively. Please refer to the Second and First Quarter 2020 Investor Presentations for more detailed information on the impact of the incremental loan COVID-19 related loss reserve on the Company’s performance ratios.
(2)Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense, less other real estate owned expenses and amortization of intangible assets, divided by our operating revenue, which is equal to net interest income plus noninterest income excluding gains and losses on sales of securities and gains and losses on other real estate owned. In our judgment, the adjustments made to operating revenue allow investors and analysts to better assess our operating expenses in relation to our core operating revenue by removing the volatility that is associated with certain one-time items and other discrete items that are unrelated to our core business.
(3)The dividend payout ratio is calculated by dividing dividends per share by earnings per share.
As of
June 30, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019June 30, 2019
Capital ratios:
Total Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets(1)
12.44 %12.14 %12.53 %12.40 %
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets(1)
13.63 %13.13 %13.35 %13.26 %
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets(1)
12.44 %12.14 %12.53 %12.40 %
Tier I Capital to Average Assets(1)
9.93 %10.84 %10.99 %10.75 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets8.21 %8.16 %9.56 %9.38 %
Tangible book value per common share(2)
$21.70  $21.69  $23.15  $22.47  
(1)Represents Bank ratios. Current period capital ratios are preliminary subject to finalization of the FDIC Call Report.
(2)Excludes unvested restricted shares of 165,708, 154,012, 110,975, and 94,598 as of June 30, 2020, March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019, and June 30, 2019, respectively.

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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ASSET QUALITY (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Quarter Ended
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance at beginning of period$16,686  $13,509  $13,212  $15,430  
Charge-offs:
Residential real estate—  —  —  (565) 
Commercial business—  (8) (13) (130) 
Consumer(23) (2) (5) (13) 
Total charge-offs(23) (10) (18) (708) 
Recoveries:
Commercial business—     
Consumer—     
Total recoveries—     
Net loan charge-offs(23) (8) (13) (699) 
Provision for loan losses2,999  3,185  310  (841) 
Balance at end of period$19,662  $16,686  $13,509  $13,890  
As of
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
Asset quality:
Nonaccrual loans
Residential real estate$1,622  $1,532  $1,560  $1,716  
Commercial real estate5,172  5,339  5,222  4,535  
Commercial business3,783  3,783  3,806  5,437  
Total nonaccrual loans10,577  10,654  10,588  11,688  
Other real estate owned180  —  —  1,217  
Total nonperforming assets$10,757  $10,654  $10,588  $12,905  
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans0.66 %0.66 %0.66 %0.75 %
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets0.53 %0.52 %0.56 %0.69 %
Allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans1.22 %1.03 %0.84 %0.89 %
Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans185.89 %156.62 %127.59 %118.84 %
Total nonaccrual loans were $10.6 million as of June 30, 2020, of which $4.6 million are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.53% at June 30, 2020, down from 0.56% at December 31, 2019. The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2020 was $19.7 million, representing 1.22% of total loans. The $6.2 million increase in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2020 when compared to December 31, 2019 was primarily due to incremental loan loss reserves for increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
LOAN & DEPOSIT PORTFOLIO (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Period End Loan CompositionJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Current QTD % ChangeYTD % Change
Residential Real Estate$128,683  $139,353  $147,109  (7.7)%(12.5)%
Commercial Real Estate(1)
1,110,562  1,131,206  1,128,614  (1.8) (1.6) 
Construction94,523  107,594  98,583  (12.1) (4.1) 
Total Real Estate Loans1,333,768  1,378,153  1,374,306  (3.2) (2.9) 
Commercial Business280,811  242,705  230,028  15.7  22.1  
Consumer87  113  150  (23.0) (42.0) 
Total Loans$1,614,666  $1,620,971  $1,604,484  (0.4)%0.6 %
(1) Includes owner occupied commercial real estate.
Period End Deposit CompositionJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Current QTD % ChangeYTD % Change
Noninterest bearing demand$214,789  $168,448  $191,518  27.5 %12.2 %
NOW87,239  69,562  70,020  25.4  24.6  
Money Market482,462  455,634  419,495  5.9  15.0  
Savings162,891  164,673  183,729  (1.1) (11.3) 
Time672,583  822,815  627,141  (18.3) 7.2  
Total Deposits$1,619,964  $1,681,132  $1,491,903  (3.6)%8.6 %

Total deposits were $1.6 billion at June 30, 2020 compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2019, an increase of $0.1 billion, or 8.6%. The increase in total deposits was primarily a result of a temporary increase in short term time deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity as well as an increase in noninterest bearing deposits as a result of our ongoing treasury management efforts.
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NONINTEREST INCOME (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Quarter Ended
Noninterest incomeJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
June 30,
2019
June 20 vs. March 20 % ChangeJune 20 vs. June 19 % Change
Bank owned life insurance$241  $243  $254  (0.8)%(5.1)%
Service charges and fees171  217  263  (21.2) (35.0) 
Gains and fees from sales of loans—  —  617  N/A(100.0) 
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities—  —  76  N/A(100.0) 
Other165  612  126  (73.0) 31.0  
Total noninterest income$577  $1,072  $1,336  (46.2)%(56.8)%

For the Six Months Ended
Noninterest incomeJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019% Change
Bank owned life insurance$484  $503  (3.8)%
Service charges and fees388  512  (24.2) 
Gains and fees from sales of loans—  706  (100.0) 
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities—  76  (100.0) 
Other777  847  (8.3) 
Total noninterest income$1,649  $2,644  (37.6)%
Noninterest income decreased by $0.8 million, or 57%, to $0.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Noninterest income decreased by $1.0 million, or 38%, to $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019.
The decrease in noninterest income was primarily a result of the absence of gains and fees from the sales of loans for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019. In addition, the decrease in noninterest income was also driven by certain waived service charges and fees on depository accounts as a courtesy to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.









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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NONINTEREST EXPENSE (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Quarter Ended
Noninterest expenseJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
June 30,
2019
June 20 vs. March 20 % ChangeJune 20 vs. June 19 % Change
Salaries and employee benefits$5,227  $5,380  $4,555  (2.8)%14.8 %
Occupancy and equipment2,235  1,909  1,833  17.1  21.9  
Data processing493  536  551  (8.0) (10.5) 
Professional services434  711  519  (39.0) (16.4) 
Director fees287  295  215  (2.7) 33.5  
FDIC insurance283  70  76  304.3  272.4  
Marketing199  162  348  22.8  (42.8) 
Amortization of intangibles18  18  19  —  (5.3) 
Other546  578  639  (5.5) (14.6) 
Total noninterest expense$9,722  $9,659  $8,755  0.7 %11.0 %

For the Six Months Ended
Noninterest expenseJune 30, 2020June 30, 2019% Change
Salaries and employee benefits$10,607  $9,391  12.9 %
Occupancy and equipment4,144  3,720  11.4  
Professional services1,145  1,109  3.2  
Data processing1,029  1,063  (3.2) 
Director fees582  404  44.1  
Marketing361  541  (33.3) 
FDIC insurance353  199  77.4  
Amortization of intangibles36  38  (5.3) 
Other1,124  1,265  (11.1) 
Total noninterest expense$19,381  $17,730  9.3 %
Noninterest expense increased by $1.0 million, or 11%, to $9.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Noninterest expense increased by $1.7 million, or 9.3%, to $19.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily driven by an increase in salaries and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment expense.
Salaries and employee benefits totaled $5.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $0.7 million when compared to the same period in 2019. Salaries and employee benefits totaled $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $1.2 million when compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily driven by an increase in full time equivalent employees. Full time equivalent employees totaled 152 at June 30, 2020 compared to 144 for the same period in 2019. Average full time equivalent employees totaled 154 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 141 for the same period in 2019.
Occupancy and equipment expense totaled $2.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $0.4 million when compared to the same period in 2019. Occupancy and equipment expense totaled $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $0.4 million when compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense was primarily due to additional cleaning costs associated with precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
As of
Computation of Tangible Common Equity to Tangible AssetsJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
Total Equity$170,360  $170,214  $182,397  $176,940  
Less:
Goodwill2,589  2,589  2,589  2,589  
Other intangibles178  196  214  251  
Tangible Common Equity$167,593  $167,429  $179,594  $174,100  
Total Assets$2,043,635  $2,053,625  $1,882,182  $1,859,665  
Less:
Goodwill2,589  2,589  2,589  2,589  
Other intangibles178  196  214  251  
Tangible Assets$2,040,868  $2,050,840  $1,879,379  $1,856,825  
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets8.21 %8.16 %9.56 %9.38 %
As of
Computation of Tangible Book Value per Common ShareJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
Total shareholders' equity$170,360  $170,214  $182,397  $176,940  
Less:
Preferred stock—  —  —  —  
Common shareholders' equity$170,360  $170,214  $182,397  $176,940  
Less:
Goodwill2,589  2,589  2,589  2,589  
Other intangibles178  196  214  251  
Tangible common shareholders' equity$167,593  $167,429  $179,594  $174,100  
Common shares7,887,503  7,871,419  7,868,803  7,841,103  
Less:
Shares of unvested restricted stock165,708  154,012  110,975  94,598  
Common shares less unvested restricted stock7,721,795  7,717,407  7,757,828  7,746,505  
Book value per share$22.06  $22.06  $23.51  $22.84  
Less:
Effects of intangible assets$0.36  $0.36  $0.36  $0.37  
Tangible Book Value per Common Share$21.70  $21.69  $23.15  $22.47  
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited) - Continued
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Quarter EndedFor the Six Months Ended
Computation of Efficiency RatioJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2019
Noninterest expense$9,722  $9,659  $9,224  $8,755  $19,381  $17,730  
Less:
Amortization of intangible assets18  18  18  19  36  38  
Other real estate owned expenses —  —  24   24  
Adjusted noninterest expense$9,698  $9,641  $9,206  $8,712  $19,339  $17,668  
Net interest income$13,637  $13,286  $12,882  $13,595  $26,923  $27,868  
Noninterest income577  1,072  1,048  1,336  1,649  2,644  
Less:
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities—  —  —  76  —  76  
Operating revenue$14,214  $14,358  $13,930  $14,855  $28,572  $30,436  
Efficiency ratio68.2 %67.1 %66.1 %58.6 %67.7 %58.0 %
For the Quarter EndedFor the Six Months Ended
Computation of Return on Average Tangible Common EquityJune 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
June 30,
2019
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2019
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders$1,214  $1,363  $3,472  $5,576  $2,577  $10,656  
Total average shareholders' equity$173,289  $181,127  $179,312  $179,217  $177,204  $178,387  
Less:
Average Goodwill2,589  2,589  2,589  2,589  2,589  2,589  
Average Other intangibles190  208  226  264  199  273  
Average tangible common equity$170,510  $178,330  $176,497  $176,364  $174,416  $175,525  
Annualized Return on Average Tangible Common Equity2.86 %3.07 %7.80 %12.68 %2.97 %12.24 %
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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS ON A FULLY TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS - QTD (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Quarter Ended
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Average
Balance
Interest
Yield/
Rate (5)
Average
Balance
Interest
Yield/
Rate (5)
Assets:
Cash and Fed funds sold$234,979  $86  0.15 %$92,493  $514  2.23 %
Securities(1)
95,421  738  3.09  119,999  945  3.15  
Loans:
Commercial real estate1,088,390  12,808  4.66  1,052,936  13,201  4.96  
Residential real estate134,295  1,251  3.73  170,180  1,630  3.83  
Construction(2)
100,282  1,101  4.34  85,933  1,147  5.28  
Commercial business288,605  3,297  4.52  252,814  3,558  5.57  
Consumer111   8.71  270   6.54  
Total loans1,611,683  18,459  4.53  1,562,133  19,540  4.95  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock7,472  92  4.93  7,474  116  6.23  
Total earning assets1,949,555  $19,375  3.93 %1,782,099  $21,115  4.69 %
Other assets129,247  85,117  
Total assets$2,078,802  $1,867,216  
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Interest bearing liabilities:
NOW$74,050  $31  0.17 %$64,316  $28  0.17 %
Money market464,230  862  0.75  444,848  1,847  1.67  
Savings162,283  295  0.73  174,626  743  1.71  
Time765,103  3,622  1.90  644,723  3,701  2.30  
Total interest bearing deposits1,465,666  4,810  1.32  1,328,513  6,319  1.91  
Borrowed Money188,557  876  1.84  175,172  1,132  2.56  
Total interest bearing liabilities1,654,223  $5,686  1.38 %1,503,685  $7,451  1.99 %
Noninterest bearing deposits198,253  159,021  
Other liabilities53,037  25,293  
Total liabilities1,905,513  1,687,999  
Shareholders' equity173,289  179,217  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,078,802  $1,867,216  
Net interest income(3)
$13,689  $13,664  
Interest rate spread2.55 %2.70 %
Net interest margin(4)
2.81 %3.07 %
(1)Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost.
(2)Includes commercial and residential real estate construction.
(3)The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $52 thousand and $69 thousand for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4)Annualized net interest income as a percentage of earning assets.
(5)Yields are calculated using the contractual day count convention for each respective product type.

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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS ON A FULLY TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS - YTD (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019
Average BalanceInterest
Yield/ Rate (5)
Average BalanceInterest
Yield/ Rate (5)
Assets:
Cash and Fed funds sold$154,321  $372  0.48 %$82,854  $897  2.18 %
Securities(1)
96,932  1,513  3.12  118,792  1,877  3.16  
Loans:
Commercial real estate1,098,550  25,839  4.65  1,059,247  25,586  4.80  
Residential real estate139,059  2,607  3.75  173,353  3,333  3.85  
Construction(2)
100,338  2,316  4.57  83,549  2,271  5.41  
Commercial business273,767  6,676  4.82  264,648  8,436  6.34  
Consumer133   8.51  296  10  6.48  
Total loans1,611,847  37,444  4.60  1,581,093  39,636  4.99  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock7,401  195  5.30  7,531  253  6.72  
Total earning assets1,870,501  $39,524  4.18 %1,790,270  $42,663  4.74 %
Other assets122,060  82,023  
Total assets$1,992,561  $1,872,293  
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Interest bearing liabilities:
NOW$70,990  $59  0.17 %$61,579  $75  0.25 %
Money market451,388  2,354  1.05  458,884  3,829  1.68  
Savings173,875  967  1.12  177,482  1,512  1.72  
Time702,853  7,139  2.04  636,156  7,003  2.22  
Total interest bearing deposits1,399,106  10,519  1.51  1,334,101  12,419  1.88  
Borrowed Money180,575  1,977  2.17  175,343  2,235  2.54  
Total interest bearing liabilities1,579,681  $12,496  1.59 %1,509,444  $14,654  1.96 %
Noninterest bearing deposits188,722  161,239  
Other liabilities46,954  23,223  
Total liabilities1,815,357  1,693,906  
Shareholders' equity177,204  178,387  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,992,561  $1,872,293  
Net interest income(3)
$27,028  $28,009  
Interest rate spread2.59 %2.78 %
Net interest margin(4)
2.89 %3.13 %

(1)Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost.
(2)Includes commercial and residential real estate construction.
(3)The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $105 thousand and $141 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4)Annualized net interest income as a percentage of earning assets.
(5)Yields are calculated using the contractual day count convention for each respective product type.
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